Industrial Maintenance Technician

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild mechanical components on plant equipment, including mill machinery, panel saws, CNC routers, air tools, and conveyor systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical issues on manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure (up to 480V).
• Perform basic PLC troubleshooting to diagnose system logic errors (deep programming not required).
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on electric lift equipment and forklifts.
• Participate in the installation, modification, and commissioning of new or rebuilt equipment.
• Utilize a PC-based Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track work orders, log parts usage, and document equipment history.
• Provide detailed shift status reports regarding unusual maintenance problems.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 4 to 6 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment (Mid-to-Senior level).
• Technical Training: Minimum of 2 years of vocational/technical training or a completed apprenticeship in industrial mechanics, electricity, pneumatics, or hydraulics.
• Educational Background: High school diploma or GED required.
• Core Skills & Competencies:
  • Technical Literacy: Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams.
  • Computer Skills: Proficient with Windows-based PCs for tracking work orders (CMMS) and basic PLC diagnostic interfacing.
  • Analytical Reasoning: Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills; ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to find root causes of equipment failure.
  • Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills for updating shift logs, reporting to leadership, and collaborating with operators.
  • Math Skills: Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) for inventory control and material ordering.
• Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
  • Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods. Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to lift up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
  • Working Conditions: Environment is a light industrial manufacturing facility (indoor and outdoor exposure). Noise level is usually moderate to high; Hearing protection and Safety Glasses are required.
  • Availability: Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Must be willing to work overtime with little or no notice to support production demands.